Day 10. Celebrating the “Moments Between the Moments”
On day 10 of the “30 Days Blessed This Christmas” Challenge, we’ll focus on the moments between the moments.
This means that even though the tendency is to fill up our schedules with big events and fantastic experiences… those “moments between the moments” are what really make life worth living.
The moments between the moments have to do with communing and connecting with other human beings. Perhaps animals, too.
The moments between the moments might be something of an extra surprise bonus experience that unfolded organically without “trying to make something happen”.
- Maybe you brought your kids to an amusement park, and a nice person who worked there took the time to comfort your child who became frightened on the roller coaster.
- Perhaps you attended a friend’s wedding and had the pleasure of hearing magical stories of growing up in the 1950s from the father of the bride, whom you barely knew prior to this occasion.
- Maybe you took a family trip to a museum in the city. And your favorite moment turned out to be offering a $10 tip to the gentleman who sweeps the lobby floor. And he smiled a broad smile in thanks for your gesture, and it made you feel good inside.
The moments between the moments cannot be planned or forced. The spontaneity makes them so satisfying.
Exercise: Identify Your Own “Moment Between the Moments”
You’ve probably made some plans in your life. You took trips, booked sessions, ate in new restaurants, attended meetings, had brainstorms, made plans, plans and more plans.
After doing what you set out to do… think of what moments gave meaning to these special occasions?
Journal It.
If you recently celebrated a holiday, go beyond gifts and occasions. What moment between the moments will be forever etched in your mind? Who was there? What was said? What happened?
List the things that unfold naturally which add significance to your experiences.
What qualifies as a “moment between the moments” for you personally?
Why are some things that we expect to enjoy, like a family car trip, a planned birthday party, or a vacation, sometimes more of a hassle and a bother than the magical time that we anticipated?
What moments can you reflect on and be grateful for, in the hope of attracting more of the same type of quality experiences into your life?
30 Days Blessed Challenge
- Day 1: Attitude of Gratitude
- Day 2: Accentuate the Positive
- Day 3: Slow Down
- Day 4: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
- Day 5: A Cup of Self-Reflection
- Day 6: Give Thanks for the Simple Things
- Day 7: Hard Times Help Us Appreciate the Good
- Day 8: Nourish Your Soul
- Day 9: Surprise Gifts
Loving Life — The Reboot!
Dominique
18 Comments
Stella
I love this entire series. I just went back to your days 1-9 for inspiration. Taking some time for the moments between moments is so important. Those are what life is actually made of.
Dominique
I am glad you are enjoying it. It helps me too!
Lees
With 2020 being as it was I think these kind of moments are few and far between. It’s nice to stop and reflect on those organic moments that really make each experience more beautiful than the ones before.
Dominique
That is definitely true. Maye it makes the few moments sweeter?
bree been
I love this idea. I have chosen to be grateful just for being alive and sane during these difficult times.
Renata Feyen
The Corona danger is too big at the moment to do events here in Belgium 🙂
Dominique
True. We aren’t doing anything either. However, we are going to make members with the immediate family as my son is home from college!
Fransic verso
This is great to look back and determine what is the most thing that gave you meaning.
Renata
What a deep and inspiring post in these times – that are so festive and special, however, this year, also depressing and unstable. Reading your text actually pushed me reset-button for a moment.
Sandy N Vyjay
This is a very nice series. Gratitude is something that the world needs more and more.
Sarah M
We need these types of posts during these times. Gratitude is vital for living life peacefully and happily.
Kenneth
this 2020 is really a devastating because of pandemic,,,,but a least with the easing of restriction..we can celebrate christmas in a simple way with preacaution…merry Christmas to all
Mila R
not an easy task to identify own “Moment Between the Moments”… but I will try … everythign is so rushed nowadays
Zoë
Journaling is a such a great tool to really understand what you’re grateful for and to remember the times inbetween the moments as you said. I love it!
Marjie Mare
This year has definitely been very challenging and no matter how hard it was, I am grateful for each moment. The difficult ones made me stronger.
Cook Appetite
I do have these memories in my mind, not only the time I made someone smile or laugh but also the time people made me laugh.
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